Dr. Wayne Weil is an exceptional individual who juggles multiple roles as a father, athlete, and surgeon. He has garnered recognition as one of the leading orthopedic surgeons specializing in hand and elbow surgery. In an insightful episode of Sports Doc Talk, we delve into multiple topics including "skiers' thumb" injury, exploring various treatment options, including the implementation of internal bracing techniques.
If you happen to be a golfer concerned about reducing hand injuries, you're in luck! We address this topic as well, discussing whether potential grips may help mitigate such injuries. As technology continues to evolve, we always strive to incorporate it into our conversations. During our discussion, Dr. Weil sheds light on his utilization of Rebless, an FDA-registered robotic physical therapy device designed for both the upper and lower extremities. For more in-depth information on Rebless, we encourage you to check out our episode titled "Robotics, cameras, and Rehab" which aired on February 4th.
Recently, the renowned baseball player Mike Trout experienced a relatively uncommon injury—a fracture of the hamate bone in his left hand. Dr. Weil provides valuable insights into this type of fracture and explains why Trout requires a cast that extends from his hand to his elbow. Notably, the episode delves into an intriguing aspect of medical procedures—the recommended protocols for different age groups, for example, treating a fracture in a 70-year-old individual requires different considerations compared to a younger patient, and we explore these nuances extensively.
Fractures, sports, rehabilitation, and the intersection of technology with medical practices are all encompassed in our latest episode of Sports Doc Talk. We aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of these subjects, making it an engaging and informative discussion for our listeners.
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